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Contra: Operation Galuga vs Cosmic Rays

Contra: Operation Galuga and Cosmic Rays both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Contra: Operation Galuga (2024) is 2 years older than Cosmic Rays (2026). Cosmic Rays is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Contra: Operation Galuga (3.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Contra: Operation Galuga

Choose Contra: Operation Galuga if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Contra: Operation Galuga launched in 2024.

Choose Cosmic Rays

Choose Cosmic Rays if you want the Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cosmic Rays launched in 2026.

Both Contra: Operation Galuga and Cosmic Rays sit in Action on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

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Contra: Operation Galuga vs Cosmic Rays — Steam metadata comparison
Contra: Operation Galuga — Steam game coverContra: Operation GalugaCosmic Rays — Steam game coverCosmic Rays
Released20242026
GenresActionAction
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price39.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews89.2% positive (407 reviews)—
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersWayForwardToxagen

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Contra: Operation Galuga vs Cosmic Rays — FAQ

Should I play Contra: Operation Galuga or Cosmic Rays first?
If you want chronology, Contra: Operation Galuga (2024) came out before Cosmic Rays (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Contra: Operation Galuga and Cosmic Rays similar?
They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Does Cosmic Rays have multiplayer like Contra: Operation Galuga?
No. Contra: Operation Galuga supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Cosmic Rays is listed as single-player only.
Does Contra: Operation Galuga run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Contra: Operation Galuga is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Cosmic Rays doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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